Vehicle Description
There's this great sweet spot where your vintage car also offers
value and dependability. This 1983 Datsun 280ZX hits that quality
mark. We first bought these coupes decades ago because they were
everyday reliable sports cars, but along the way, we fell in love
because they were so surprisingly fun to drive. This highly
original and example might be your last chance to get all those
great feelings while still at a value price.
There is just something elegantly great about the lines of this
Z-car. It has the long hood and short deck of the Corvette and the
E-Type, but with its own distinctively aggressive sharp-edge style.
The factory-correct black paint continues to have a deep gloss that
highlights this attractive profile. And there is an undeniable
attractiveness of the gold accenting package with the full-length
pinstripe and inserts in the factory five-spoke wheels. All the
panels and gaps fit together with the precision-engineered feeling
we expect from a Japanese sports car. But sometimes the most
beautiful parts are the asymmetrical ends, such as the NACA hood
scoop.
Open the door, and you know this Datsun has lived a pampered life.
The tan interior has a well-preserved look and feel for a 35+
year-old classic. Datsun/Nissan was out to build a coupe that was
not only quick, but comfortable, too. So you get a pair of plush
bucket seats finished in an attractive mixture of velour and
leather. It also means a long list of desired features, including
power windows, power locks, power rear defogger, cruise control,
and air conditioning. They're all still working nicely like a
well-respected classic should. The stereo is the factory
AM/FM/cassette model, which has a very '80s-cool look. There are so
many adapters out there for modern music players that we think it
would be a shame to spoil this unique atmosphere by replacing this
very original integrated sound system.
The 2.8-liter motor is believed to be original to the car, and it
provides silky smooth torque (it was even given a tune-up in 2017.)
Thanks to fuel injection, it starts easily and pulls smoothly.
Despite the complex-looking engine bay, these cars are rather easy
to service, and parts are still plentiful. The exhaust has the same
tune that will remind you of a European machine, and the five-speed
manual transmission gives you full control of it all. And speaking
of control these are excellent drivers thanks to a fully
independent suspension, power steering, and four-wheel disc
brakes.
Complete with owner's manual, this is a well-presented example of
an appreciating classic at an affordable price. Call now!